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What is your travel plan for year 2013

Miwe2828 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:25:28 +0800

Hey,

Let's share your travel plan for next year.

I am planning to travel to Koh Lipe, Tibet & Japan..

Sex with 30 through FB

Miwe2828 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:20:37 +0800

MANY teenage girls have been snared in the “cyber love” net due to loneliness, with some ending up pregnant out of wedlock, reported Metro Ahad.

One of them is Qila, who claimed she had slept with 30 men whom she befriended through Facebook.

The 20-year-old, who is now pregnant, had also dabbled in alcohol, drugs and cigarettes since the age of 17.

“I use Facebook to find friends, especially men. I don't have many female friends because I hate their inquisitive behaviour.

“While my friends were busy studying for SPM, I was busy enjoying life with my boyfriends,” said Qila.

Qila claimed she got bored quick and changed boyfriends often, sometimes different men on the same day.

She finally admitted she was doing drugs when her family threatened to send her for a blood test. She eventually agreed to undergo rehabilitation and turn over a new leaf.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...9180&sec=nation

The other side of the island

Miwe2828 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:02:12 +0800

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 ― It may be located on the island but the sleepy little township of Balik Pulau is almost like a different state, being so far removed from bustling George Town.
There are only two access roads to this side of the island, one through Bayan Lepas and another through the hilly winding road from Paya Terubong.

Driving up the hills and down to the valley where the town is located can take up to an hour but the scenic route and fresh air provides a much-needed break from the concrete jungle of the city.

Up till recently, this small town consisting mostly of fishing villages, farms, orchards and cottage industries, was pretty much forgotten and off the tourism radar.

More well-known for its famed durians ― fans make their way there every durian season ― this small town is now being developed as an agro-tourism spot where tourists and locals can get a closer look at the farms and cottage industries that have been around for a long time.

Goat farms in the area produce goat’s milk, yogurt and soap.
Rapid urbanisation has drastically reduced the existence of traditional villages, farms and cottage industries in and around the city of George Town and though Balik Pulau is also facing urbanisation, many of the farms, villages and agro-industries remain untouched.
Balik Pulau still has a rustic charm about it that proves to be a draw for city folks, not only for those from other countries and other states but also for fellow Penangites who seldom venture to this side of the island.

Banking on this growing interest, Avent Leisure introduced the Explore Balk Pulau tour packages for those who wish to take a closer look at the farms, villages and cottage industries that make up the main economic activities of the township.

According to one of the directors Chew Yong Hua, the Balik Pulau Visitors Centre was established about two years ago and tourism to Balik Pulau has picked up since then.

“We offer guided cycling tours as the scenic routes here are the best way for tourists to enjoy the scenery while visiting the various sites in our tour packages,” he said.

The Lim Brothers’ Estate is one of the interesting places to visit in Balik Pulau.
One could take the weekend off to explore what Balik Pulau has to offer and one of the interesting places to visit is Lim Brothers’ Estate or Lim Farm, which is located along Titi Serong, just a short distance away from the town square and a short walk from the Sacred Heart School.
This estate, though not exactly being promoted as a tourist spot, is open to tourists and tour groups and their main income comes during durian season.

At other times, the estate depends on its other farm produce such as chicken eggs as it also has a poultry farm to produce eggs for sale to distributors and direct to hawkers.

On the estate, there are also rabbit hatches, geese, peacocks and turkeys so visitors will be given a casual tour of the estate before they sample the durians and other seasonal fruits available.

Next up would be the Pulau Betong fishing village where fresh fish are sold at a stall late in the afternoon by the fishermen daily.

This is the fishing village that was hit by the 2004 tsunami but barely a trace of the incident can be seen now as it has since been redeveloped and new jetties built.

From the fishing village, a short drive to Sungai Pinang is the Ghee Hup Nutmeg factory that is very much a tourist spot in Balik Pulau as it is one of the main nutmeg factories on the island.

Nutmeg has become one of Penang’s trademark local produce.
Nutmeg may not have originated from Penang but since it was brought here by the British, it has become one of Penang’s trademark local produce that many visitors will seek out when visiting Penang.
From ointment to spices to pickled nutmegs, the Ghee Hup Nutmeg factory sells all these and also conducts tours for tour groups where its managing director Chang Kun Mim would tell visitors the history of nutmeg trees and how the fruits are harvested and processed.

Nutmegs are known for their traditional medicinal properties, said to be good for the skin and digestive system, and nutmeg powder is often used as a spice in cooking and baking.

No trip to Balik Pulau would be complete if one does not pay a visit to one of the many goat farms there such as the Saanen Dairy Goat Farm where they produce goat’s milk, yogurt and soap.

The farm has over 80 goats and not only does it supply fresh goat’s milk, the farm also has an organic vegetable farm.

Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory managing director Chang Kun Mim shows visitors how the nutmegs are processed.
The owner Ho Juan Aun said he usually organises three-day organic farming workshops for those who are interested in starting their own organic farm.
“One day is not sufficient as they will need to learn the basics from planting to cultivating to harvesting,” he said.

Ho also gives farm tours to visitors where they get to feed the goats and at the end of the tour, the visitors may get a chance at trying their hand at soap-making and a sampling of the farm’s fresh goat milk and yogurt.

So, whether it is to feast on durians or to get a feel of kampung life, to get a behind-the-scene look at the production of nutmegs and goat’s milk, Balik Pulau has much to offer to city dwellers craving for a change in scenery and pace.

Check out explorebalikpulau.com.my if you do not want to drive out there on your own to seek out these gems in the various villages.

Chong Wei and Pandelela

Miwe2828 — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:00:41 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: No one batted an eyelid when world No. 1 singles shuttler Lee Chong Wei and diving diva Pandelela Rinong were named as the men’s and women’s Olympians of the Year for their superb medal winning efforts at the London Games in August.

Bouyed by the due recognition yesterday which came with RM10,000 in cash prize, Chong Wei and Pandelela have vowed to strive harder next year.

Chong Wei received the award from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah for winning a silver medal while Pandelela was honoured for her bronze medal effort in a glittering ceremony at the J.W. Marriot Hotel.

Chong Wei, whose challenge in the ongoing BWF World Super Series Finals in Shenzhen ended prematurely due to lethargy and thigh injury, was beaming with pride.

“This is my second Olympian of the Year award (after 2008) ... I’m so honoured,” said Chong Wei, who arrived home from China on Thursday.

It was his second major award this year, having nicked the NSC’s 2011 Sportsman of the Award in March.

“If I can maintain my physical condition for the next four years, I’ll attempt to go for my third Olympian of the Year award,” he quipped before quickly acknolwedging that “it will be super tough, though”.

The 30-year-old, who went down fighting to China’s Lin Dan in the final of an epic men’s singles final in the Olympics in August, said his main target next year was to become the first Malaysian to win the World Championships in Guangzhou.

“My thigh injury is not serious. I’ll cut down on some tournaments in the next few months and peak at the world meet,” he said.

“Receiving this Olympian of the Year award caps a great year for me. Except for the Super Series Finals, I’ve reached the finals of the last nine individual tournaments. That’s a first for me.”

For the 19-year-old Pandelela, the award was a meaningful one.

“It’s my first Olympian of the Year award and I am so thankful. It has been a glorious year for me, especially my Olympic bronze medal effort,” said Pandelela, who finished third in the 10m springboard event.

Following her achievement in becoming the first Malaysian woman – and the first sport other than badminton – to win an Olympic medal, Pandelela has been showered with so many rewards and incentives. She has also been busy giving talks to inspire others.

“My feet are still planted firmly on the ground. I am thankful for all the rewards, incentives and recognition. I do not see them as distractions but more as a motivation to excel to greater heights,” she said.

“Next year, I am eyeing podium finishes in three main world events – the Fina World Series, World Championships and World University Games. I’ve won bronze medals in these meets but the challenge will be to maintain top-three finishes on a regular basis ... that’s something I’ll try to achieve.”

Meanwhile several former athletes, including R. Selvamuthu (taekwondo), Ng Shu Wai (artistic gymnastics) and R. Puvaneswaran (karate), were inducted into the Hall of Fame for their contributions to their respective sports.

OCM president Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Ja’afar also paid tribute to the late Tan Sri Hamzah Abu Samah, the former OCM president, for his valuable contributions to sports development in general.

He also announced the naming of the OCM Indoor Sports Arena as the Tan Sri Hamzah Sports Arena.

Stranger leaves RM500 as funeral donation

Miwe2828 — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:55:03 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: A stranger left RM500 as pek khim (funeral donation) to the family of a victim who died in a hit-and-run accident.

According to a witness, who only wanted to be known as Nethyan, the middle-aged man on a motorcycle passed by the scene of the accident in Jalan Air Itam 30 minutes after it happened and handed the money to a woman before leaving.

He said the man had told the woman that he sympathised with the victim Loh Kong Aik, 35.

“He handed over 10 RM50 notes and asked the onlooker to pass the money to the victim's family,” he said.

The victim's elder sister, who declined to be named, said the woman has contacted her about the money.

Loh, who worked as a clerk, from Bandar Baru Air Itam, was on his way home when the accident happened in front of Chung Ling High School at 12.30pm here yesterday.

He lost control of his motorcycle after being hit by an oil tanker from behind. His motorcycle then collided head-on with a car.

The body has been sent to Penang Hospital for post-mortem.

A police spokesman urged those with information about the accident to contact the nearest police station.

Mushrooming e-casinos

Miwe2828 — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:38:17 +0800

PETALING JAYA: By day, they are typical business areas but at night, they turn into bustling gambling hubs where e-gambling is all the rage. For extra pleasure, there are nightclubs, pubs and places offering sex services.

The lack of enforcement by the authorities has led to the mushrooming of these places in Selangor.

Starprobe discovered such locales thriving in parts of Petaling Jaya, Klang, Sungai Buloh, Selayang, Batu Caves, Rawang, Gombak and Kepong.

In some of these places, illegal gambling is the core business with mamak stalls, pubs and other nightspots benefiting from the clients.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...5841&sec=nation